Name: Koden MDC-2004BBF | F&C Marine
SKU: MDC-2004BBF
Price: 5436.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Description

Koden MDC-2004BBF overview

Koden MDC-2004BBF is a black box marine radar listed by F&C Marine for professional marine, commercial-vessel and refit requirements. This listing is for the specific MDC-2004BBF configuration described as with 4ft open scanner (RW701A-04). That distinction matters when matching scanners, transducers, battery-bank voltage, output interfaces, mounting style, cables or other system components.

Exact configuration and model matching

Koden radar systems are supplied in several scanner, transmitter and display combinations. The model code and scanner choice identify the version being ordered, so the complete model reference should be retained when replacing an existing radar or planning a new installation. Open-array size, transmitter arrangement, display or black-box format and cable length can change between variants. F&C Marine can help compare those details before equipment is ordered. For a refit, it is also worth checking the available mast or platform space, scanner turning radius, cable route, power supply, heading input, AIS integration and the interfaces required by the vessel. A mechanically suitable scanner is only one part of the job; the navigation sensors and data connections must also be planned so the radar can be commissioned correctly.

The exact configuration shown on this page is with 4ft open scanner (RW701A-04). When requesting a quotation, include the full model reference, details of the vessel and, where relevant, the model numbers of the equipment already installed. That gives us enough information to check whether the listed version is the correct one and whether any separate cable, interface, mount, antenna, transducer, display or protection item is required.

Planning the installation

Good results from a black box marine radar depend on more than the main unit. Before installation, establish the available supply voltage, circuit protection, cable route, mounting position and the interfaces that need to connect to existing equipment. On working vessels it is also sensible to plan service access, strain relief, connector protection and how the unit can be isolated for maintenance without unnecessarily disabling other bridge or electrical systems.

Existing installations should be surveyed before assuming that old cables or fittings can be reused. Age, corrosion, water ingress, connector condition and previous modifications can all affect a refit. Reusing a sound cable may save time, but replacing a marginal cable during the equipment change is usually easier than tracing an intermittent fault after commissioning. Where RF, NMEA or high-current DC wiring is involved, cable type and routing should be checked rather than selected only by physical fit.

Compatibility and commissioning

F&C Marine can help check the Koden MDC-2004BBF against the surrounding system before supply. For a new installation we normally need to know the vessel type, operating requirement, available power, intended mounting location and the equipment that will exchange data or power with this unit. For a replacement, photographs of the existing model label, connectors and installation are often useful.

Commissioning should include the checks appropriate to the equipment type rather than stopping when the unit powers on. That may include confirming supply voltage under load, network or serial-data reception, sensor inputs, alarm operation, RF or antenna performance, transducer operation, charging behaviour or AC output. The objective is to verify the complete installed system, not simply the new component in isolation.

Documentation, support and related equipment

For current manuals, data sheets and product-family information, see the Koden manufacturer product information. Manufacturer documentation should be used for final dimensions, electrical limits, connector pin-outs, installation clearances and any configuration procedure because specifications can change between revisions.

You can also browse the related F&C Marine product category or use our Marine Electronics Knowledge Base for installation and troubleshooting guidance. These internal resources can help identify the other items that may be required to complete the job.

Ordering from F&C Marine

Before ordering Koden MDC-2004BBF, contact F&C Marine if there is any uncertainty about the exact version. We can check current availability and help confirm the model against the intended installation. For commercial vessels and technical refits, we can also quote associated equipment and installation work where required.

Product specifications and availability can change. The manufacturer manual and the confirmed quotation should therefore be treated as the final reference for the equipment supplied. If you are replacing an older unit, send us the existing model and part details so we can check the proposed replacement before the order is placed.

Official manuals, datasheets and brochures

Koden marine electronics general brochure (PDF)

Related technical resources

What to send us for a compatibility check

Useful information includes the vessel name and type, photographs of the existing equipment, the full model and serial labels, supply voltage, cable or connector details, and the make and model of any connected displays, sensors or network equipment. For deck-mounted or mast-mounted equipment, a photograph showing the available mounting area and cable entry can prevent avoidable installation problems. For electrical products, details of battery-bank voltage, charging sources and expected loads are equally useful. Providing this information at the quotation stage makes it much easier to identify the correct accessories and avoid ordering a version that is electrically or mechanically unsuitable.